date:20191203

I know nothing. Which is true just in general  

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-03 Thread John Phillips

   I forgot to add that I always check and grease new pedals before they go 
on a bike. I rarely find brand new pedals have enough grease inside.

For good, cheap pedals, I like the OneUp composite pedals for around 
$49.00. 

 John

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 11:43:36 AM UTC-8, John Phillips wrote:
>
>   I like the OneUp composite and aluminum pedals, Chromag Scarabs & DMR 
> Vaults.
>
> John
>

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[RBW] Re: Get This Man A Rivendell

2019-12-03 Thread Mark Roland

It certainly seems to be popular. Every time I have money to buy one it's 
out of stock.

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:50:17 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> Rivendell themselves endorse buying a Crust cargo fork for your old 
> mountain bike cargo conversion:
>
> https://crustbikes.com/products/clydesdale-fork/
>
> $250 for that fork is a great deal, IMO
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
>
> On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 5:49:44 AM UTC-8, Steve Cole wrote:
>>
>> This photo appeared in today's Washington Post in a brief story about the 
>> snowstorm that hit the Northeast yesterday. I love the bike.  Other than 
>> two different sized wheels, it could easily be a Rivendell -- steel frame, 
>> basket up front, fenders, etc.  I love it.
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: WTB Choco Moose handlebars

2019-12-03 Thread Tim Bantham

Bill, Thank you for taking the trouble to measure the bars. In the end I 
decided to stick with my original plan to go with the Jones bar on a VO 
31.8 stem. 

On Monday, December 2, 2019 at 4:13:33 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
> From the VERY end of the quill to the VERY TOP is 188mm.  
> From the max ht line to the VERY TOP of the quill is 125mm.
> From the max ht line to the 'slammed' position, or minimum height line, is 
> 84mm.
>
> I expect that on virtually any Rivendell that remotely fits me, I'll have 
> these bars slammed.  
>
> Bill Lindsay
> El Cerrito, CA
>
> On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 11:27:16 AM UTC-8, Tim Bantham wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for your offer to check for me. I don't own the Bullmoose. I am 
>> getting this info from the Riv site. They say it measures 8.5 cm from max 
>> height line to the top of the quill. It also reads total vertical 
>> adjustment is 4.5 cm. 
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 2:16:09 PM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>
>>> I can measure when I'm back in my office next Monday where I've stashed 
>>> them.  How long is your 'short' bullmoose?  
>>>
>>> Bill
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 8:31:24 AM UTC-8, Tim Bantham wrote:

 Hey Bill, Could you answer a question for me on the Choco Moose bars? I 
 am thinking about putting these on a Clem that I plan to use primarily off 
 road. How long is the part of the stem that inserts into the head tube? I 
 want to make sure there is enough space to get the bars up as needed.  Is 
 it short like the Bull Moose or is it longer?

 On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 10:41:55 AM UTC-5, Mark Schneider 
 wrote:
>
> Mission accomplished Bill!
>
> On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 9:06:03 AM UTC-8, Bill Lindsay 
> wrote:
>>
>> I'd like to buy a set of Choco Moose handlebars.  The most recent for 
>> sale post I've found was $110 shipped, so I'll offer $120 shipped.  If 
>> your 
>> Holiday cash pile is too small and your handlebar pile is too large, let 
>> me 
>> know and I'll try to help balance them out. 
>>
>> Bill Lindsay
>> El Cerrito, CA
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Components & Bags

Sorry, Sold

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:11:39 PM UTC-5, velomann wrote:
>
> I’ll take the b-66 saddle if still available. 
> Mike M

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[RBW] Re: Blue Lug bars arrived today


Links:

https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-b802-ht-riser-bar-silver.html


https://global.bluelug.com/nitto-for-shred-bar-silver-20301.html

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 5:13:02 PM UTC-8, ant ritchey wrote:
>
> So I've been gravitating more and more towards flat bars. In a big way. 
> I'm also a bit of a Nitto junkie.
>
> I've always been a fan of 48 Noodles & Albatross bars. I never had a bike 
> where a Bosco or Choco seemed appropriate. The "Jitensha" 2522AA bars are a 
> really cool design/concept but at a wide-shouldered 6' 5" there was just no 
> way they'd work for any kind of riding that I do. I really dug the Riv-spec 
> Bullmoose on several of my '83, '84, '65 Trek 800 series rebuilds. 
>
> I don't race. I don't own a car. I commute by bike. I also tour a lot and 
> most of the long days in the saddle are "fully loaded" and off-pavement. 
> I've now done multiple 7-14 day tours on the Sim Works Get Around bar. Zero 
> hand cramps or comfort issues. I'm absolutely in love with this handlebar. 
> I was really into the Ahearne Map 610's for awhile, but (to me) the Get 
> Around blew them out of the water. 
>
> There's a ti version of the Get Around that's both prohibitively priced 
> and out of stock. Sim Works just got the Get Around back in stock after a 
> looong hiatus but the price rose from $40ish to $60ish for the Cro-Mo bar, 
> which prompted me to look elsewhere in order to perhaps try out something 
> new for a similar price point.
>
> So I put in an order with Blue Lug in order to try some of the Nitto 
> offerings less common in the States. The two I settled on were the For 
> Shred (which apparently is also available from VO) and the B802 HT (a 
> mysterious-to-me bar the I was and am very intrigued by), both in 25.4.
>
> It's easy to find lots of pics of the For Shred bar, but the 802 is more 
> elusive. I intend to post some pics and reviews of these bars over the next 
> few weeks, schedule pending. Anyone riding these bars?
>

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[RBW] Blue Lug bars arrived today

So I've been gravitating more and more towards flat bars. In a big way. I'm
also a bit of a Nitto junkie.

I've always been a fan of 48 Noodles & Albatross bars. I never had a bike
where a Bosco or Choco seemed appropriate. The "Jitensha" 2522AA bars are a
really cool design/concept but at a wide-shouldered 6' 5" there was just no
way they'd work for any kind of riding that I do. I really dug the Riv-spec
Bullmoose on several of my '83, '84, '65 Trek 800 series rebuilds.

I don't race. I don't own a car. I commute by bike. I also tour a lot and
most of the long days in the saddle are "fully loaded" and off-pavement.
I've now done multiple 7-14 day tours on the Sim Works Get Around bar. Zero
hand cramps or comfort issues. I'm absolutely in love with this handlebar.
I was really into the Ahearne Map 610's for awhile, but (to me) the Get
Around blew them out of the water.

There's a ti version of the Get Around that's both prohibitively priced and
out of stock. Sim Works just got the Get Around back in stock after a
looong hiatus but the price rose from $40ish to $60ish for the Cro-Mo bar,
which prompted me to look elsewhere in order to perhaps try out something
new for a similar price point.

So I put in an order with Blue Lug in order to try some of the Nitto
offerings less common in the States. The two I settled on were the For
Shred (which apparently is also available from VO) and the B802 HT (a
mysterious-to-me bar the I was and am very intrigued by), both in 25.4.

It's easy to find lots of pics of the For Shred bar, but the 802 is more
elusive. I intend to post some pics and reviews of these bars over the next
few weeks, schedule pending. Anyone riding these bars?

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[RBW] Re: FS: Vintage "ATB" - Nitto, Riv, Stumpjumper equipment

CORRECTION: Nitto MT-10 dirt drop is still available. Cone wrenches still 
available. Flag cranks have SOLD.

On Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 10:18:28 PM UTC-8, ant ritchey wrote:
>
> Recently bought that SUPER-HUGE & practically never-ridden Stumpy that 
> some of you may have seen on the PDX CL or eBay. Had a full build kit just 
> a-waitin' for it... so the amazingly cherry, practically NOS OEM parts are 
> now for sale to offset the pretty penny plunked on the bike. Many things 
> here are from the Stumpjumper plus a few other bits I managed to scrounge 
> up from the workshop to revitalize the finances. Shipping not included. PM 
> if interested or if you have any questions. Text if ya feel like it - 
> 7247579358
>
> Take a look - [images of nice parts in a diffused & waning light] 
> 
>
> *Nitto // Specialized Bullmoose -- $75*
> You could call it a pristine time piece from the advent of mountain 
> biking, and yet it's a piece of bicycling equipment that's as functional, 
> practical and useful as ever. Beautiful, to boot. A fully-chromed, 
> Nitto-fab'd handlebar/stem/cable hanger combo in excellent condition. So 
> clean, so shiny, so chrome-y. Width is 650mm from end-to-end, 
> center-to-center. Perfect tig welds, top cap, wedge, stem bolt, hanger 
> bracket & barrel adjust all super, super clean.
>
> *Nitto // Specialized X-2+2 bar/stem/levers/grips -- $75*
> Slingshot-style stem, high riser bars, mint condition Tomaselli levers and 
> original grips from the 1983 Miyata-made top o' the line Stumpjumper. Dunno 
> if this is the "dull-brite" finish but the bar and stem are as beautiful as 
> any piece of Nitto equipment I've ever seen. Very light scuffing only where 
> the thumb shifters once lived. Tomaselli moto levers in perfect condition, 
> rubber covers and all. Heat treated w/ a moderate rise for a semi-upright 
> grip area. Floating cable hanger bridge is module either for dialing in 
> your brake line or removable if you prefer to use a conventional 
> headset-stack cable hanger. Original grub screw is MIA; I'm leaving it 
> as-is for the sake of preservation & period-correctness, but it's just an 
> M5 so any old bolt will do. Width is
>
> *Specialized Flag Crank & BB -- $90*
> 170mm, 46-36-26, 110/74bcd. Truly near-mint condition. Light scuffing on 
> the non-drive side arm near the pedal. The Flag cranks are maybe my 
> all-time favorite looking cranks and these ones here are in the best 
> condition that I've seen with my own eyes. Includes Specialized-branded 
> crank dust caps & original bottom bracket, all in practically unused 
> condition. Too damned short for me any way I slice it. If you have the S 
> Flag in 175 or larger in comparable condition please do let me know! 
>
> *Suntour Le Tech front & rear derailleur -- $50*
> http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/SunTour_Le_Tech_derailleur_5900.html
> Is it me or are derailleurs the hardest thing to take really nice pictures 
> of? If you're interested you've hopefully clicked the link and read all 
> that there is really to know on this flash in the pan Suntour offering. 
> Disraeli lists weight for the rear mech, I can check both f if you're 
> curious but they're nice and light in the hand. Beautiful construction and 
> in excellent condition. 
>
> *Nitto MT-10 dirt drop quill stem -- $45*
> 26.0 clamp. 100mm extension. Purchased pretty recently from RBW, light use 
> only. Excellent condition.
>
> *Park Tool double-ended cone wrenches -- $10*
> Set of 3; DCW-1 (13mm/14mm), DCW-2 (15mm/16mm) & DCW-3 (17mm/18mm)
>
> *Rivendell Miesha's cork grips + extras -- $30*
> 2 unused Riv cork grips for bar end shifters, each w/ 2 coats of amber 
> shellac (perfectly matches a dark brown Brooks). No bikes with bars for 
> these at the moment, collecting dust...what a shame! Throwing in a third 
> matching cork grip (Used but in great condition, just needs some amber 
> shellac and you've got a perfect back up) You know, cuz your bike falls 
> over and these lovely-looking things mar, break, fall apart, etc. If you 
> want/need I'll happily hack you off enough hemp twine to get your shifter 
> cables wrapped up and throw in the tube of super glue to get ya goin'.
>
> *Purple anodized chainring bolts -- $5*
> For a triple. Get your color-coordination // bling DIALED.
>
> *Shimano MC70 canti set -- $35*
> Pristine, shiny and as new-looking as they were in 1983. Brake pads look 
> unused. Bolts, washers, springs & plastic backing piece-thingys included 
> and also in perfect shape.
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-03 Thread Leah Peterson

I admit I knew about it quite a while ago. I kept it a secret and told no one 
because I didn’t think it was public. But somewhere along the line Grant said 
something on the Blahg or the Blug or the email update, so I don’t consider it 
a secret now.

The good news is we have a bike to look forward to. The bad news is it’s not 
the Anniversary Mixte.
Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 3, 2019, at 3:55 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
> 
> "Fancy Cheviot"
> 
> That's what Grant called it when he brought it up to me. I believe it's since 
> landed in a Blahg, or maybe I just said it to Leah and she said it to 5 
> people and here we are!
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[RBW] Re: Aero Albatross

Another data point: Dummy levers will clamp down tight enough on 22.2 bars. 
Grant put them on the '93 XO-3 which used that size Moustache Handlebar.
 https://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1993/pages/33.htm

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[RBW] Re: Fancier Cheviot?

"Fancy Cheviot"

That's what Grant called it when he brought it up to me. I believe it's since 
landed in a Blahg, or maybe I just said it to Leah and she said it to 5 people 
and here we are!

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[RBW] Re: Aero Albatross

2019-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay

Albatross bars are 22.2mm and take mountain bike controls.  Moustache bars 
were 23.8mm and took road bike controls.  Albastache bars are 23.8mm like 
Moustache.  The dummy levers that were on Bridgestone XO bikes are still 
around, but they are 23.8mm.  My personal favorite dummy levers are the 
cylindrical dia compe ones.  Velo Orange used to sell them and the 
replacement hoods for them.  

IF you had 23.8mm bars, I'd recommend googling for "tandem dummy levers" 
and pick ones you like.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 3:10:33 PM UTC-8, A. Douglas M. wrote:
>
> Yeah that’s what I do, Garth (placing my forearms on the forward bend of 
> albas). The problem with this isn’t width for me but that it’s awkward to 
> control the bike with my forearms. Just a little something to grab onto 
> would give me control and subsequently more comfort. So I was thinking aero 
> bars or maybe those nubbins like Bridgestone used on their XOs. 
>
> The top tube is good for me on this bike (58cm) for me at 5’10”ish. I’m 
> using the steel hi rise Nitto quill stem that Riv sells to get the bars up 
> over my saddle height. 
>
> Thanks for your insight! 
>
> Aaron

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[RBW] Re: Aero Albatross

2019-12-03 Thread Garth

I would think if you're gonna place some extentions there they ought to be as 
large as your hand so you could really grip securely. Resting the elbows, even 
with something to grab hold of, the bony forearms on top of the bars is still 
unstable as to really be effective the forearms would literally need to "be the 
bar", meaning securely on top of the bars by means of some sort 
support/security. I have this image of the Movie Breaking Away where the guy 
tapes his feet to the pedals, but in this case elbows to the bars, so they 
don't fall off. hilarious !

 Then again, there's always "just try it for the helluva it" !  That's why 
we're here and there's no place like Home 

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:10:33 PM UTC-5, A. Douglas M. wrote:
> Yeah that’s what I do, Garth (placing my forearms on the forward bend of 
> albas). The problem with this isn’t width for me but that it’s awkward to 
> control the bike with my forearms. Just a little something to grab onto would 
> give me control and subsequently more comfort. So I was thinking aero bars or 
> maybe those ubbins like Bridgestone used on their XOs. 
> 
> The top tube is good for me on this bike (58cm) for me at 5’10”ish. I’m using 
> the steel hi rise Nitto quill stem that Riv sells to get the bars up over my 
> saddle height. 
> 
> Thanks for your insight!
> 
> Aaron

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[RBW] FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-03 Thread velomann

I’ll take the b-66 saddle if still available.
Mike M

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[RBW] Re: Aero Albatross

2019-12-03 Thread A. Douglas M.

Yeah that’s what I do, Garth (placing my forearms on the forward bend of 
albas). The problem with this isn’t width for me but that it’s awkward to 
control the bike with my forearms. Just a little something to grab onto would 
give me control and subsequently more comfort. So I was thinking aero bars or 
maybe those nubbins like Bridgestone used on their XOs. 

The top tube is good for me on this bike (58cm) for me at 5’10”ish. I’m using 
the steel hi rise Nitto quill stem that Riv sells to get the bars up over my 
saddle height. 

Thanks for your insight!

Aaron

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[RBW] Re: FS: Wheelset 650B Cliffhanger & Tires & Silver Triple Crank & Albatross (55 steel) & Paint

2019-12-03 Thread RDS

Everything has sold.  Thanks!

>
>

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[RBW] Re: Aero Albatross

2019-12-03 Thread Garth

  I've placed my forearms over my Alba bars a few times and it just feels 
too odd from the width, so bar ends placed there would be mute. A real set 
of aero extensions that are placed @ the middle of the bars feels a whole 
lot more intuitive and natural, but I have no desire to do this on any of 
my bikes. The only times I've ever felt the need for extensions was with my 
ol' Stumpjumper that was wyy too short of top tube/front center. No 
amount of extending could ever help that, as going further forward on too 
short of bike only threw off the fore/aft balance within the frame. My 
Bombadil is nice and long and the Alba bars offer lots of fore/aft room as 
I have bar end brake levers so I can move my hands all the way to the 
curves unfettered by clunky brake lever mounts.

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 5:07:35 PM UTC-5, A. Douglas M. wrote:
>
> Has anyone had any luck putting aero extensions into albatross bars? I 
> love my upright position 80% of the time, but on long hauls I sometimes 
> like to lean into it and spin. Grips just forward of the bend would help 
> immensely with this. 
>
> Thanks!
>
> Aaron in El Paso
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

Let’s not open old wounds and bring up the lamentable Anniversary Mixte.  Man, 
I took that one hard. I decided if I can’t have that AM, I’d like the newer 
version of Cheviot and I’ll just get it painted 
cranberryredwithsparklesandcream (that’s how it should be said). The Betty can 
go, and I’ll sail off into the sunset on my Clem L and Fancy Chev.

No swoopy tube on the new Chev - I asked. Rumors are that the new Cheviot is 
out late spring, but I’ve been assured by many folks that Rivendell’s timeline 
often doesn’t follow what’s predicted. There are talks of longer wheelbase as 
well. This makes sense to me since they lengthened their already-long-Clems. 
Folks who had both Cheviots and Bettys said that the difference between the two 
in ride was minuscule, if not undetectable. 

I don’t know what makes the new Cheviot fancy. We started calling it that 
somewhere along the line - who remembers why?

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-03 Thread Tim Bantham

There are two pedals that I use and like both of them. The Diety Black Cat 
and the Spank Oozy Trail. I like the Spanks slightly better. Check out this 
great post from Analog to get the complete overview of pedal options. 

https://www.analogcycles.com/pedals-the-forgotten-touch-point/

On Monday, December 2, 2019 at 12:55:47 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>
> I have multiple sets of the VP Thin Gripster/VP-001. Great pedals but they 
> have all developed clicking noises in the bearings. Some of mine have 
> relatively low miles so I'm wondering about their longevity. I note that 
> RBW sells a bearing service kit but IMO it's too expensive.
>
> Have others experienced this? Did you service the pedals or replace them 
> with something else? If so, what?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kieran
>
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Vintage "ATB" - Nitto, Riv, Stumpjumper equipment

Lots of stuff sold...thanks everyone! The only remaining items are the Flag 
cranks and the cone wrenches.

On Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 10:18:28 PM UTC-8, ant ritchey wrote:
>
> Recently bought that SUPER-HUGE & practically never-ridden Stumpy that 
> some of you may have seen on the PDX CL or eBay. Had a full build kit just 
> a-waitin' for it... so the amazingly cherry, practically NOS OEM parts are 
> now for sale to offset the pretty penny plunked on the bike. Many things 
> here are from the Stumpjumper plus a few other bits I managed to scrounge 
> up from the workshop to revitalize the finances. Shipping not included. PM 
> if interested or if you have any questions. Text if ya feel like it - 
> 7247579358
>
> Take a look - [images of nice parts in a diffused & waning light] 
> 
>
> *Nitto // Specialized Bullmoose -- $75*
> You could call it a pristine time piece from the advent of mountain 
> biking, and yet it's a piece of bicycling equipment that's as functional, 
> practical and useful as ever. Beautiful, to boot. A fully-chromed, 
> Nitto-fab'd handlebar/stem/cable hanger combo in excellent condition. So 
> clean, so shiny, so chrome-y. Width is 650mm from end-to-end, 
> center-to-center. Perfect tig welds, top cap, wedge, stem bolt, hanger 
> bracket & barrel adjust all super, super clean.
>
> *Nitto // Specialized X-2+2 bar/stem/levers/grips -- $75*
> Slingshot-style stem, high riser bars, mint condition Tomaselli levers and 
> original grips from the 1983 Miyata-made top o' the line Stumpjumper. Dunno 
> if this is the "dull-brite" finish but the bar and stem are as beautiful as 
> any piece of Nitto equipment I've ever seen. Very light scuffing only where 
> the thumb shifters once lived. Tomaselli moto levers in perfect condition, 
> rubber covers and all. Heat treated w/ a moderate rise for a semi-upright 
> grip area. Floating cable hanger bridge is module either for dialing in 
> your brake line or removable if you prefer to use a conventional 
> headset-stack cable hanger. Original grub screw is MIA; I'm leaving it 
> as-is for the sake of preservation & period-correctness, but it's just an 
> M5 so any old bolt will do. Width is
>
> *Specialized Flag Crank & BB -- $90*
> 170mm, 46-36-26, 110/74bcd. Truly near-mint condition. Light scuffing on 
> the non-drive side arm near the pedal. The Flag cranks are maybe my 
> all-time favorite looking cranks and these ones here are in the best 
> condition that I've seen with my own eyes. Includes Specialized-branded 
> crank dust caps & original bottom bracket, all in practically unused 
> condition. Too damned short for me any way I slice it. If you have the S 
> Flag in 175 or larger in comparable condition please do let me know! 
>
> *Suntour Le Tech front & rear derailleur -- $50*
> http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/SunTour_Le_Tech_derailleur_5900.html
> Is it me or are derailleurs the hardest thing to take really nice pictures 
> of? If you're interested you've hopefully clicked the link and read all 
> that there is really to know on this flash in the pan Suntour offering. 
> Disraeli lists weight for the rear mech, I can check both f if you're 
> curious but they're nice and light in the hand. Beautiful construction and 
> in excellent condition. 
>
> *Nitto MT-10 dirt drop quill stem -- $45*
> 26.0 clamp. 100mm extension. Purchased pretty recently from RBW, light use 
> only. Excellent condition.
>
> *Park Tool double-ended cone wrenches -- $10*
> Set of 3; DCW-1 (13mm/14mm), DCW-2 (15mm/16mm) & DCW-3 (17mm/18mm)
>
> *Rivendell Miesha's cork grips + extras -- $30*
> 2 unused Riv cork grips for bar end shifters, each w/ 2 coats of amber 
> shellac (perfectly matches a dark brown Brooks). No bikes with bars for 
> these at the moment, collecting dust...what a shame! Throwing in a third 
> matching cork grip (Used but in great condition, just needs some amber 
> shellac and you've got a perfect back up) You know, cuz your bike falls 
> over and these lovely-looking things mar, break, fall apart, etc. If you 
> want/need I'll happily hack you off enough hemp twine to get your shifter 
> cables wrapped up and throw in the tube of super glue to get ya goin'.
>
> *Purple anodized chainring bolts -- $5*
> For a triple. Get your color-coordination // bling DIALED.
>
> *Shimano MC70 canti set -- $35*
> Pristine, shiny and as new-looking as they were in 1983. Brake pads look 
> unused. Bolts, washers, springs & plastic backing piece-thingys included 
> and also in perfect shape.
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-03 Thread ctifusion

I'm glad you mentioned this. The VPs are bad pedals, mine started making 
noise almost immediately. Can't have 500 miles on them and they're shot. 
Especially given that I have 1000s of miles on multiple sets of Wellgo B132 
pedals.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wellgo-B132-Downhill-DH-Mountain-Bike-Platform-MTB-Pedals-w-Replaceable-Pins/291309868321?epid=1224634799=item43d36bd521:g:iJMAAMXQ9u1RExHO

I've been using those RaceFace Chester pedals lately. They are so sturdy, 
great platform, and I dig the composite look and all the colors.

Brynnar

On Monday, December 2, 2019 at 12:55:47 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>
> I have multiple sets of the VP Thin Gripster/VP-001. Great pedals but they 
> have all developed clicking noises in the bearings. Some of mine have 
> relatively low miles so I'm wondering about their longevity. I note that 
> RBW sells a bearing service kit but IMO it's too expensive.
>
> Have others experienced this? Did you service the pedals or replace them 
> with something else? If so, what?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kieran
>
>

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[RBW] Aero Albatross

2019-12-03 Thread A. Douglas M.

Has anyone had any luck putting aero extensions into albatross bars? I love my 
upright position 80% of the time, but on long hauls I sometimes like to lean 
into it and spin. Grips just forward of the bend would help immensely with 
this. 

Thanks!

Aaron in El Paso

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[RBW] Re: Fancier Cheviot?

Fancy Cheviot was mentioned to me when I asked about Leah's late, lamented, 
apparently never to be Anniversary Mixte at RBW. I don't know any more about it 
than "fancy", but it's definitely NOT the 25th swoopy-parallel-tubes step-thru 
we've seen drawings (and a lug) of. It definitely IS happening. 

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-03 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch

Pretty sure Catalyst pedals are rebranded VP's after being on the 
stretching rack, so if you have issues with the VP's, you'll likely with 
the Catalyst as well.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-03 Thread Pancake

Based on a couple vague blahg references there's been fun speculation about 
the "25th/26th Anniversary" frame but no one really knows. Does seem like 
the Clem L < Cheviot < ___*?*___ lineup would be a little rich with 
step-thru frames, but as one of the many MOMs (Men on Mixtes) I can get 
behind / thru it! 

I suspect it will be released as soon as Bicycle Belle Ding Ding perfects 
the setup on her current ride ... then she'll have to buy another Riv. It 
will of course be in her classy cherry red with cream accents. 

Abe

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1:03:20 PM UTC-8, Rocky B wrote:
>
> Someone mentioned that there might be a "fancier" Chev coming down the Riv 
> pipeline.  I wonder how they can make what I think is an already fancy 
> bike, even fancier.  H?
>
> Rocky
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Components & Bags

Sorry.  Sold.

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 3:44:37 PM UTC-5, Sean B. wrote:
>
> $20 for both Velo Orange Complete Cable Housings for both Brakes and 
> Derailleur? If so, I'm interested. 
>
> On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 12:26:00 PM UTC-6, Steve Cole wrote:
>>
>> Hi, TI'm cleaning out my parts/bags bin for the first time in years.  I 
>> have several components and bags for sale.  Please feel free to PM me with 
>> questions or to purchase items.  Prices do not include shipping.  Wherever 
>> possible, items will be shipped in Postal Service flat rate boxes, the 
>> cheapest way.  Oversize items, like handlebars will also be shipped USPS. 
>>  Here a link to photos of these items:  
>> https://share.icloud.com/photos/0YF2tSBunyv-_QyHrg74AtRnw
>>
>>  
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Steve Cole
>>
>> Arlington, Virginia
>>
>>
>> Sugino XD2 Triple Crankset – brand new, never used – 48/36/26 - $125
>>
>> VP Adventure High Performance All-Mountain Pedals – brand new, never used 
>> – $35
>>
>> MKS Sylvan Touring Pedals – brand new, never used - $15
>>
>> Nitto Noodle Handlebars – Model No. 177 Alloy – used very good condition 
>> – 460 mm - $40
>>
>> Nitto Urban Riser Handlebars – Model No. B260AA Alloy Black – brand new, 
>> never used – 480 mm - $25
>>
>> Nitto Albatross Handlebars – Model No. B352AA Alloy – 550 mm – used very 
>> good condition -  $60
>>
>> Brooks B17 Saddle – Black, Steel Rails – Used, very good condition - $60
>>
>> Brooks B66 Saddle – Rare – Black, Steel Rails – used very good condition 
>> - $45
>>
>> Nitto Seat Post – S65 Crystal Fellow – 27.2, 250 mm – nearly new 
>> Condition -- $40
>>
>> Thompson Elite Seatpost – Black Model No. SP-E101 – 27.2, 330 mm – nearly 
>> new condition - $40
>>
>> Dia-Compe Centerpull Brakeset – Silver – Model No. DC750 – used very good 
>> condition – $25
>>
>> TRP Eurox Alloy Cantilever Brakeset – Silver – used very good condition 
>> -- $50
>>
>> Mafac Tandem Brakeset – Silver – very used condition -- $20
>>
>> Shimano Bar End Shifters – Dura Ace 9-Speed – Used, scuffed, work 
>> perfectly -- $30
>>
>> Suntour Barcon Bar End Shifters – friction – Well Used, work perfectly – 
>> $40
>>
>> TRP Drop Bar Perforated Brake Levers – RRL Alloy – Black Hoods – Nearly 
>> New – $50
>>
>> XLC Drop Bar Brake Levers – RL340L Alloy – Black Hoods – Nearly New -- $20
>>
>> Tektro Cross Brake Levers – RL726 Alloy – Silver/Black – Nearly New -- $20
>>
>> D+D Handlebar Mirror – Ultralite – Black -- nearly new -- $20
>>
>> Velo Orange Complete Cable Housings for both Brakes and Derailleurs – 
>> Silver Metallic Braid – Unused -- $20/ both
>>
>> Sackville – Medium Shopsack – excellent used condition -- $45
>>
>> Sackville – XS Saddlesack – Olive – excellent used condition – $50
>>
>> V Brand (Rivendell’s Sackville Precursor) Grab Bag – Tan – very good used 
>> condition -- $40 
>>
>> Minnehaha Barrel Saddle Bag – Black Canvas – Very good used condition -- 
>> $15
>>
>

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[RBW] Fancier Cheviot?

2019-12-03 Thread Rocky B

Someone mentioned that there might be a "fancier" Chev coming down the Riv 
pipeline.  I wonder how they can make what I think is an already fancy 
bike, even fancier.  H?

Rocky

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[RBW] Re: Get This Man A Rivendell

2019-12-03 Thread Jason Fuller

Looks like a Soma Tradesman, too.  

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[RBW] Re: FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-03 Thread Sean B.

$20 for both Velo Orange Complete Cable Housings for both Brakes and 
Derailleur? If so, I'm interested. 

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 12:26:00 PM UTC-6, Steve Cole wrote:
>
> Hi, TI'm cleaning out my parts/bags bin for the first time in years.  I 
> have several components and bags for sale.  Please feel free to PM me with 
> questions or to purchase items.  Prices do not include shipping.  Wherever 
> possible, items will be shipped in Postal Service flat rate boxes, the 
> cheapest way.  Oversize items, like handlebars will also be shipped USPS. 
>  Here a link to photos of these items:  
> https://share.icloud.com/photos/0YF2tSBunyv-_QyHrg74AtRnw
>
>  
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve Cole
>
> Arlington, Virginia
>
>
> Sugino XD2 Triple Crankset – brand new, never used – 48/36/26 - $125
>
> VP Adventure High Performance All-Mountain Pedals – brand new, never used 
> – $35
>
> MKS Sylvan Touring Pedals – brand new, never used - $15
>
> Nitto Noodle Handlebars – Model No. 177 Alloy – used very good condition – 
> 460 mm - $40
>
> Nitto Urban Riser Handlebars – Model No. B260AA Alloy Black – brand new, 
> never used – 480 mm - $25
>
> Nitto Albatross Handlebars – Model No. B352AA Alloy – 550 mm – used very 
> good condition -  $60
>
> Brooks B17 Saddle – Black, Steel Rails – Used, very good condition - $60
>
> Brooks B66 Saddle – Rare – Black, Steel Rails – used very good condition - 
> $45
>
> Nitto Seat Post – S65 Crystal Fellow – 27.2, 250 mm – nearly new Condition 
> -- $40
>
> Thompson Elite Seatpost – Black Model No. SP-E101 – 27.2, 330 mm – nearly 
> new condition - $40
>
> Dia-Compe Centerpull Brakeset – Silver – Model No. DC750 – used very good 
> condition – $25
>
> TRP Eurox Alloy Cantilever Brakeset – Silver – used very good condition -- 
> $50
>
> Mafac Tandem Brakeset – Silver – very used condition -- $20
>
> Shimano Bar End Shifters – Dura Ace 9-Speed – Used, scuffed, work 
> perfectly -- $30
>
> Suntour Barcon Bar End Shifters – friction – Well Used, work perfectly – 
> $40
>
> TRP Drop Bar Perforated Brake Levers – RRL Alloy – Black Hoods – Nearly 
> New – $50
>
> XLC Drop Bar Brake Levers – RL340L Alloy – Black Hoods – Nearly New -- $20
>
> Tektro Cross Brake Levers – RL726 Alloy – Silver/Black – Nearly New -- $20
>
> D+D Handlebar Mirror – Ultralite – Black -- nearly new -- $20
>
> Velo Orange Complete Cable Housings for both Brakes and Derailleurs – 
> Silver Metallic Braid – Unused -- $20/ both
>
> Sackville – Medium Shopsack – excellent used condition -- $45
>
> Sackville – XS Saddlesack – Olive – excellent used condition – $50
>
> V Brand (Rivendell’s Sackville Precursor) Grab Bag – Tan – very good used 
> condition -- $40 
>
> Minnehaha Barrel Saddle Bag – Black Canvas – Very good used condition -- 
> $15
>

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[RBW] Re: FS: Components & Bags

Both have sold.

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 2:38:17 PM UTC-5, Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
wrote:
>
> Interested in the dura-ace shifters and the shop sack. Will dm asap
> -Kai

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-03 Thread M Talley

I second the Shimano platform pedal products. Specifically the 
non-series PD-GR500. These like the Saint MX80 model have Shimano's 
spindle/bearing cartridges with a pretty good track record. They are only 
slightly thicker than most of the thin pedals on the market but worth it 
for the durability.
Mark

On Monday, December 2, 2019 at 12:55:47 PM UTC-5, Kieran J wrote:
>
> I have multiple sets of the VP Thin Gripster/VP-001. Great pedals but they 
> have all developed clicking noises in the bearings. Some of mine have 
> relatively low miles so I'm wondering about their longevity. I note that 
> RBW sells a bearing service kit but IMO it's too expensive.
>
> Have others experienced this? Did you service the pedals or replace them 
> with something else? If so, what?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kieran
>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: rear wheel, 700c, 135mm wide, 9 speed compatible, rim brake, quick release

2019-12-03 Thread Pancake

A couple folks reached out but my temptation to try tubeless resulted in a 
new wheelset from UniversalCycles:
Alex Adventurer 2 

 rims 
(21mm internal, 26mm external width)
Deore T610 hubs (all they have in stock, would prefer T670 / LX hubs or 
T780 / XT hubs) 
DT Swiss Competition spokes / nipples
Velocity VeloTape Tubeless conversion kit $23
*After some discounts and cashback madness it'll come out to about $255 for 
a new wheelset that will be tubeless and fit my Snoqualmie Pass tires 
nicely *from my Sam Hillborne. 
... Sam's current rear wheel (Atlas rim, LX hub, DT butted spokes) swapped 
to my Cheviot. 
... Cheviot's rear wheel (Mavic A319, deore hub, straight spokes) will go 
to my brother-in-law's bike. 
... and I'll have a spare front wheel to sell and now that's posted to 
craigslist.

Thanks for the offers and help folks! This bike is coming along, just 
waiting on shipments of the crankset, rear wheel swap, and picking 
handlebars in Oakland this weekend. 

*Well, I guess I'm still looking for a shorter quill stem ... 5-8cm quill 
stem to sell anyone?*

Photos to the list when it's finished. 

Abe

On Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:48:06 AM UTC-8, Pancake wrote:
>
> Need rear wheel similar to my front wheel *or *a tubeless wheelset of 
> similar size. The current front wheel is a dynamo hub with Atlas rim and DT 
> Swiss double butted spokes. 
>
>- 700c rim brake
>- 135mm wide
>- 9 speed compatible hub (to fit a Shimano HG400 cassette)
>- ~25mm external width rim - wide enough for 32-44mm wide tires 
>(currently Compass Snoqualmie Pass)
>
> This is will be the rear wheel on my 60cm Cheviot because it's current 
> wheel is getting swapped to my budget build for my brother-in-law. 
>
> I'm also open to a complete wheelset that is tubeless ready. Something 
> like Deore, LX or XT hubs; Alex Adventure, Cliffhanger, or VO Voyager rims; 
> double butted spoks 2.0-1.8-2.0
>
> Anyone have a rear wheel they can sell? Preferred in the SF Bay Area, I'm 
> in Napa but can travel to you on the weekends. 
>
> *Also looking for:*
> *44-46cm wide drop bars with 25.4mm or 26.0mm clamp size and a compatible 
> 6-9cm extension quill stem.*
>
> Thanks for helping get this ready for my brother-in-law ahead of the 
> holidays!
> Abe
>
> PS - thanks for help on these projects from Joe Bernard (chainrings, brake 
> levers, canti brakes), Todd Faltin (cranksets), Maxcr (still talking about 
> bars), and KenP (working on different brakes). 
>

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[RBW] Re: Ride report: Latvia, Estonia, Finland

2019-12-03 Thread Michael Morrissey



















Here are a few pictures! - M



On Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 11:07:17 PM UTC-5, Michael Morrissey wrote:
>
> Hi Riv-listers,
>
> This summer I took the best bicycle ride I have ever been on in my life. 
> In the last few years, I’ve made an effort to go on better vacations. Two 
> summers ago I bought a BMW GS and rode from NYC to Yellowstone and back. 
> The BMW GS has the best reputation as a travel bike, so I wanted to try 
> one. It was great, but I decided I wanted to do things a little differently 
> on the next trip. Instead of an expensive dream bike with all the farkles, 
> I decided to just get a whatever bike. One of my best friends moved to 
> Finland, and has invited me there for years, so I finally took him up on 
> it. He told me I should do a longer trip and check out some of the 
> neighboring countries, so I decided to fly into Riga, Latvia and travel to 
> Helsinki. The second I booked the trip, I started thinking “hmmm… this 
> should be a bike trip.” I thought about bringing my Rivendell, but I didn’t 
> want to risk having it stolen. It’s only 200 or so miles from Riga to 
> Helsinki, so I figured I could do it on any old bike. I emailed a bunch of 
> shops in Riga and one responded. I told them I wanted to buy a bike for 100 
> to 400 euros, and they said sure no problem, they’d hook me up for 100 
> euros with one of their old rental fleet. 
>
> I packed my bags. I brought 2 ortlieb bags, my favorite hoodie, a Brooks 
> Cambium saddle, Adidas sneakers, 1 pair of shorts, 1 pair of pants, my Giro 
> helmet, and my camera. Here’s what I didn’t bring: a sleeping bag, a tent, 
> bicycle-specific clothing, any food, a water bottle, tools, a camp stove. I 
> wanted to travel as light as possible and maybe even blend in.
>
> I got to Riga and was so excited that I could barely sleep. Also my airbnb 
> wasn’t really someone’s home, it was more of a college dorm. College kids 
> were in it, coming home at all hours. I went to the bicycle shop as soon as 
> I could. I paid 100 euros and bought the bike!
>
> They sold me an older Gazelle bicycle. It wasn’t a Rivendell - it was 
> aluminum - but it would do! It had Shimano Alivio components, 700x35 or 38 
> tires, V brakes, no fenders. It rode just fine. It even had a back rack for 
> my Ortlieb bags! I had them change the seat to my Brooks, added a 
> Rivendell-spec safety triangle, and I took off. I rode all around Riga. I 
> went to the Vespa shop, the art museum, up the Radisson building for the 
> best view of the city. It was great. I spent another day there seeing 
> everything. Then, I took off.
>
> I was so excited to ride on that first day that I woke up at 5 in the 
> morning. When I travel, my official philosophy is 
> “freestyling/freewheeling” which is a joke of mine - that I didn’t even 
> decide on what to call the not-planning-ahead. It’s not all improvisation - 
> I do browse the website Atlas Obscura. The streets seemed dead in the 
> morning. Traffic was so much lighter than what I’m used to commuting to 
> work in New York City. I went to the Bicycle Museum in Saulkrasti. It was 
> my goal to get there before it closed for the day, but I crushed the riding 
> and got there before it opened. You Rivendell fans would love it. It was 
> just the garage in the backyard of someone’s house. They collected bicycles 
> from Latvia only. They had all sorts of cool bicycles and interesting 
> parts. There was a full-suspension wooden bike made by an engineer in the 
> 1930s that looked like a 1990s mountain bike. It was great. Even their 
> collection of head-badges was amazing. I looked at everything and left to 
> keep riding. I ended up just riding and riding that day. My navigation was 
> just hotels that I had started on Google Maps. I hadn’t realized camping is 
> actually really popular there. I marked a campground called “Kemping 
> Klintas” and aimed there. I got there around 4 PM, really tired. My legs 
> were mushy and I had done around 50 miles from Riga. I felt so tired that I 
> thought someone else was going to have to lift me off of my bicycle. The 
> last 3 miles were on dirt washboard roads to the campground. 
>
> When I arrived at the campground, they told me they just had tent camping, 
> and all their cabins

[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-03 Thread Sean Steinle

I really love my MKS Allways pedals. Good grip, nice profile, and super 
smooth sealed bearings. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmltrz9xfXI

Need I say more?

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-03 Thread John Phillips

Also the Pedaling Innovations Catalyst pedals, which I haven't given me any 
mechanical problems. I really like their size and the whole mid foot 
pedaling thing.

John

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[RBW] Re: 1x11 on a Roadini?

2019-12-03 Thread Adam Christians

I run mine 1x11 with a 44 chainring up front and 46t cassette in the rear. 
Works great! 

On Monday, November 25, 2019 at 1:08:39 PM UTC-6, Robert Gardner wrote:
>
> Is anyone running a 1x11 on a roadini? Thinking of building one for some 
> centuries and/or light rando rides. Wondering if anyone has done this and 
> has any tips. 
>
> Yes, I know, compact doubles and/or 2x is kind of standard. Let me live my 
> life people!  
>
> Thanks ahead of time — 
>
> Rg 
>
> Sent from my iPhone

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[RBW] Re: Thin Gripster alternatives?

2019-12-03 Thread John Phillips

  I like the OneUp composite and aluminum pedals, Chromag Scarabs & DMR 
Vaults.

John

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[RBW] FS: Components & Bags

2019-12-03 Thread Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY

Interested in the dura-ace shifters and the shop sack. Will dm asap
-Kai

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Albatross and Nitto Stem

2019-12-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

Albatross bars are sold.

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[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto Albatross and Nitto Stem

2019-12-03 Thread Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!

Stem photos. Note that the Amazon photo says 60 mm. Yes, that was what I 
ordered. The seller sent me a 90 mm. So, the stem for sale is actually 90. 
The rest of the measurements were correct. I hope. Let this be the end of 
my stem chronicles. 

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:41:15 AM UTC-8, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:
>
> (This will be in 2 posts because the photos were too large for one)
>
> Who is looking for that perfect shiny something to put under the tree? I 
> have just the thing.
>
> Nitto Albatross bar, came original to my Betty Foy. A beautiful bar, looks 
> like a bird about to take flight. It’s got marks from where the cork grips 
> were (what, is this a beauty contest? No? Then who cares.) but is in fine 
> form. Still the most beautiful bar Rivendell sells, but I like the ugly 
> upright Boscos, so this beautiful Albatross should be yours. Cromo, because 
> the magnet I put to it latched on with a satisfying click. You want 
> measurements, you say? I don’t know, here’s a photo with a ruler. Yours for 
> $40, plus shipping. I even have a box! 
>
> Nitto Technomic Stem. You can see the photo from when I bought it on 
> Amazon complete with “You purchased this one time” so you know it’s the 
> same stem. By memory: 225, 25.4 and 90mm. But the photo will tell you what 
> you need to know. I mounted it one time (my first stem swap ever!) for 5 
> minutes before deciding, no way, I want my bars way closer to me. Off it 
> came and here has it sat. Yours for $35, plus shipping.
>
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] FS: 54cm Sam Hillborne complete

2019-12-03 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch

Just in time for Christmas! I built this up for my girlfriend in 2011 and it 
hasn't been ridden much. I'd be shocked if it has 500 miles on it. She takes 
better care of her stuff than I do, so that's another bonus. It is like brand 
new. Asking $1500 plus shipping. I will have it boxed at LBS. Parts list and 
link to photos:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/93129181@N06/albums/72157712047483173

Tektro 559 sidepulls
42cm Noodle bars
Nitto Technomic stem, 10cm
Shimano brake levers
MKS Grip King pedals
Sugino triple- 46/36/24
8 speed, 12-32 cassette
Shimano 8 sp bar ends
SKS Longboard fenders, cream
Shimano Deore RD
650Bx41 Fatty Rumpkin tires
Bell

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[RBW] FS: Components & Bags



Hi, TI'm cleaning out my parts/bags bin for the first time in years.  I 
have several components and bags for sale.  Please feel free to PM me with 
questions or to purchase items.  Prices do not include shipping.  Wherever 
possible, items will be shipped in Postal Service flat rate boxes, the 
cheapest way.  Oversize items, like handlebars will also be shipped USPS. 
 Here a link to photos of these items:  
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0YF2tSBunyv-_QyHrg74AtRnw

 

Thanks,

Steve Cole

Arlington, Virginia


Sugino XD2 Triple Crankset – brand new, never used – 48/36/26 - $125

VP Adventure High Performance All-Mountain Pedals – brand new, never used – 
$35

MKS Sylvan Touring Pedals – brand new, never used - $15

Nitto Noodle Handlebars – Model No. 177 Alloy – used very good condition – 
460 mm - $40

Nitto Urban Riser Handlebars – Model No. B260AA Alloy Black – brand new, 
never used – 480 mm - $25

Nitto Albatross Handlebars – Model No. B352AA Alloy – 550 mm – used very 
good condition -  $60

Brooks B17 Saddle – Black, Steel Rails – Used, very good condition - $60

Brooks B66 Saddle – Rare – Black, Steel Rails – used very good condition - 
$45

Nitto Seat Post – S65 Crystal Fellow – 27.2, 250 mm – nearly new Condition 
-- $40

Thompson Elite Seatpost – Black Model No. SP-E101 – 27.2, 330 mm – nearly 
new condition - $40

Dia-Compe Centerpull Brakeset – Silver – Model No. DC750 – used very good 
condition – $25

TRP Eurox Alloy Cantilever Brakeset – Silver – used very good condition -- 
$50

Mafac Tandem Brakeset – Silver – very used condition -- $20

Shimano Bar End Shifters – Dura Ace 9-Speed – Used, scuffed, work perfectly 
-- $30

Suntour Barcon Bar End Shifters – friction – Well Used, work perfectly – $40

TRP Drop Bar Perforated Brake Levers – RRL Alloy – Black Hoods – Nearly New 
– $50

XLC Drop Bar Brake Levers – RL340L Alloy – Black Hoods – Nearly New -- $20

Tektro Cross Brake Levers – RL726 Alloy – Silver/Black – Nearly New -- $20

D+D Handlebar Mirror – Ultralite – Black -- nearly new -- $20

Velo Orange Complete Cable Housings for both Brakes and Derailleurs – 
Silver Metallic Braid – Unused -- $20/ both

Sackville – Medium Shopsack – excellent used condition -- $45

Sackville – XS Saddlesack – Olive – excellent used condition – $50

V Brand (Rivendell’s Sackville Precursor) Grab Bag – Tan – very good used 
condition -- $40 

Minnehaha Barrel Saddle Bag – Black Canvas – Very good used condition -- $15

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[RBW] Re: 1x11 on a Roadini?

2019-12-03 Thread James / Analog Cycles

I'm running 1x11 on a Kona Rove, with a 42 up front and a 11-50 in the 
back.  SRAM Rival brifter and rear mech.  It's very close to the same gear 
inch spread as a 44/24 with a 11-32.  The clutch on the rear mech is great 
for dirt roads.  

There's some shots of it here:  https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lh9LtF5qA/ 

Absolutely no reason it wouldn't work on a roadini.  We've set up Sams and 
Chev's with 1x drivetrains, always works fine. 

-James / analog cycles 

On Monday, November 25, 2019 at 2:08:39 PM UTC-5, Robert Gardner wrote:
>
> Is anyone running a 1x11 on a roadini? Thinking of building one for some 
> centuries and/or light rando rides. Wondering if anyone has done this and 
> has any tips. 
>
> Yes, I know, compact doubles and/or 2x is kind of standard. Let me live my 
> life people!  
>
> Thanks ahead of time — 
>
> Rg 
>
> Sent from my iPhone

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[RBW] Re: Get This Man A Rivendell

2019-12-03 Thread Bill Lindsay

Rivendell themselves endorse buying a Crust cargo fork for your old 
mountain bike cargo conversion:

https://crustbikes.com/products/clydesdale-fork/

$250 for that fork is a great deal, IMO

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA


On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 5:49:44 AM UTC-8, Steve Cole wrote:
>
> This photo appeared in today's Washington Post in a brief story about the 
> snowstorm that hit the Northeast yesterday. I love the bike.  Other than 
> two different sized wheels, it could easily be a Rivendell -- steel frame, 
> basket up front, fenders, etc.  I love it.
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Get This Man A Rivendell

2019-12-03 Thread David Bivins

I would bet it's the owner or an employee of Around Town Bicycles in
Wilkes-Barre. That's obviously an advertisement for the shop in the frame.

On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 10:27 AM Joe Bernard  wrote:

> Looks like a Virtue with a front disc conversion. Which is a pretty
> interesting company..all Made In China I'm sure, but really cool bikes.
>
> https://www.virtuecycles.com/collections/bikes/products/virtue-truck
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Re: [RBW] Re: Karoo Hammerhead

2019-12-03 Thread Randall Rupp

I've used one for the last 18 months, works swell.  Great display, easy to
customize screens.  I import routes from RideWithGPS via their web
dashboard usually.  TbT directions works well.  Had some issues before they
added downloadable maps, but no problems since.  No issues using with a
Wahoo Tickr heart rate monitor.

On Sun, Dec 1, 2019 at 8:29 AM Karl  wrote:

> I ordered one to try. Not loving my Garmin 520. Hoping it is more user
> friendly.
>
> Karl
> Nashville, TN
>
> On Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 10:56:20 PM UTC-6, Eric Norris wrote:
>>
>> Wonder if anybody on this list is using the Karoo Hammerhead. They have a
>> Black Friday sale going on, and I wonder what the experience of using the
>> device is like.
>>
>> --Eric Norris
>> campyo...@me.com
>> @CampyOnlyguy (Twitter/Instagram)
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[RBW] Get This Man A Rivendell

Looks like a Virtue with a front disc conversion. Which is a pretty interesting 
company..all Made In China I'm sure, but really cool bikes. 

https://www.virtuecycles.com/collections/bikes/products/virtue-truck

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Re: [RBW] There’s a new man in my life, and his name is Clem